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Rep. Kay Granger, a Fort Worth Republican, said she nearly drove off the road when she heard that some did not believe mothers had expertise in economic matters. The debate became a national one last night when a Democratic pundit commented that Ann Romney had “never worked a day in her life.” …

“I am pleased the Air Force leadership is reconsidering the transfer of these critical aircraft from Fort Worth. These planes provide a key airlift capacity in saving lives during gulf coast disasters,” Texas Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison said as she lauded the U.S. Air Force for reconsidering shifting cargo and transport aircraft from the Texas Air National Guard’s 136th Airlift Wing in Fort Worth to the Montana Air National Guard in Great Falls, Montana. …

Granger’s call follows “recent actions taken by the Egyptians” against American-backed non-profit organizations that are assisting the citizens of the Middle Eastern country build their new form of government.

“I support bipartisan seating because it’s important to get to know other members of Congress, especially ones from different states and political parties,” Rep. Gene Green, a Houston Democrat, told Texas on the Potomac. “Getting to know each other is the first step to working together.” …

Israel is the top destination for congressional trips paid for by private interest groups. And 12 of the state’s 32 House members have combined for a total of 26 fact-finding trips to the Jewish state since 2000. …

President Barack Obama agreed to an arms deal with Taiwan today that would upgrade the country’s fighter jet fleet for self defense purposes, but many members of Congress are dissatisfied with the plan, saying it is not enough. Texas lawmakers including Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison and Rep. Kay Granger are among the bipartisan coalition seeking to sell new, Texas-made aircraft to Taiwan. …

Texas on the Potomac — and the entire team at Chron.com — is committed to bringing you the most comprehensive coverage of Rick Perry’s presidential campaign that you’ll get anywhere on the Internet. To better serve you, we have created a NEW Rick Perry news site that will feature our best work out of the Washington bureau, along with reports from our nationwide Hearst Newspapers team. …